The Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has inaugurated the completed harbor upgrading projects in Feevah and Feydhoo Islands of Shaviyani Atoll. These projects were inaugurated during President’s visit to Shaviyani Atoll yesterday. The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) was cont
After months of working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Wilmington District to address the critical storm damage reduction needs of Wrightsville Beach, NC Congressman David Rouzer yesterday announced that the funding has been approved to begin the overdue process of restoring Wrightsville Bea
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “The second quarter reflects improved performance, resulti
The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) said that the largest container ship in the history of Saudi Arabian Ports arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port yesterday. The vessel, MSC Loreto, is affiliated with the Swiss shipping line “MSC”. According to MAWANI, the container ship is 400m long, 61.3m wide, with a c
A portion of the Greer Island beach will be closed through the beginning of September as a dredging project continues, according to the Town of Longboat Key’s Public Works Department. An area along the west side of Greer Island, also known as Beer Can Island, is undergoing dredging of the sandspit n
A ministerial-level meeting, led by Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian, has directed the Adani Vizhinjam Port authorities to resume dredging at the Muthalapozhi estuary to ensure navigability for boats. The Government aims to expedite the clearing of the channel as a top priority, and the dredgers will
The USACE Jacksonville District will begin maintenance dredging of the federal navigation channel (also known as Matanzas Pass) in the vicinity of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, today. The project is being executed under a $2.9 million contract awarded in June to Cottrell Contracting Corp. of Chesapeake
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services has completed the dredging operations at the Laguna Lake portion near its water treatment facility in Putatan, Muntinlupa, in the Philippines. The main goal of this project was to help reduce siltation and thus manage the impact of high raw water turb
Rohde Nielsen started a maintenance and near-shore nourishment project in Tweed River, Australia, recently. The client “McConnell Dowell” awarded Rohde Nielsen a contract that involved dredging approximately 260.000 m3 of sand from the Tweed River entrance over two separate campaigns. The first camp
In recognition of her extensive contributions to the dredging community and to the Western Dredging Association, Dr. Shelly Anghera has been named the 2023 Dredger of the Year at the WEDA Summit & Expo held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Throughout her career Dr. Shelly Anghera has dedicated herself to the a
Members from the city of Wabasha, Minnesota, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, gathered at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha to sign a historic partnership agreement July 24. Wabasha Mayor Emily Durand and St. Paul District Commander Col. Eric Swenson signed a pact for the
National Marine Dredging Group (NMDC) has announced a significant surge in its net profit during the first half of 2023, reaching AED 881 million (near $240 million). The first half year results demonstrate record-breaking numbers and substantial growth in both revenue and net profit, with the Group
The Cook Government is continuing to drive economic diversification opportunities in the Pilbara, with the new multi-user facility and logistics hub at Port Hedland’s Lumsden Point reaching another milestone. “We know there are enormous opportunities in the Pilbara for job-creating new green industr
The Spoilbank Marina project in Port Hedland has reached another important milestone, with the final stage of construction for the landside component and landscaping now underway. “This final stage of construction will deliver a vibrant and culturally rich community amenity for locals and visitors t
